The 「ヒカルの碁 原画展」(Hikaru no Go Genga-ten) exhibition has arrived in Nagoya! It will be held at Nagoya PARCO South Building, 10th Floor EVENT SPACE from May 23 to June 14, 2026, open daily from 10:00 to 20:00 (last entry 30 minutes before closing; final day closes at 17:00).

About Hikaru no Go

Hikaru no Go is a celebrated manga written by Hotta Yumi and illustrated by Obata Takeshi, serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump. The story follows Shindo Hikaru, a sixth-grade student who discovers the spirit of Fujiwara no Sai, a Heian-era ghost Go master, haunting an antique Go board. Entranced by Sai’s obsession with the game, Hikaru gradually comes to develop his own hidden talent, leading to a fateful rivalry with the young prodigy Touya Akira.

Though centered on the world of Go — a game not widely known to the general public — the work’s gripping plot and charismatic characters made it a hit with readers of all ages, both young and old, well beyond the original manga fanbase. It was also adapted into a TV anime that aired for 75 episodes from October 2001 to March 2003.

Exhibition Highlights

Inside the venue, fans can view a collection of rare original illustrations from beloved works in the series. Visitors also have the opportunity to receive illustration cards (all 8 designs, randomly distributed) when purchasing a paid admission ticket (applicable on May 23 and 24, the priority viewing days).

Kitchen Car: Special Collaboration Menu

In front of the building on the west side, 1st floor of Nagoya PARCO, the Kitchen Car “THE GUEST CAFE BY PARCO” will be in service throughout the event period, from May 23 to June 14, 2026, on weekdays from 11:00–18:00 and on weekends/holidays from 11:00–20:00 (last day closes at 18:00), weather permitting.

The special menu features 3 drinks and 2 desserts inspired by the main characters, and each item ordered comes with 1 random illustration card (all 8 designs).

Drinks Menu (864 yen per glass)

• Shindo Hikaru — Mango Soda Float: Mango soda topped with whipped cream, mango sauce, and fresh mango slices
• Fujiwara no Sai — Grape Soda Float: Grape soda topped with whipped cream, grape sauce, and fresh grapes
• Touya Akira — Blue Soda Float: Lychee-flavored blue soda topped with whipped cream, blue milk ice, and blueberries

Desserts Menu (918 yen per piece)

• Shindo Hikaru — Chocolate Pudding: Rich chocolate pudding with chocolate sauce, topped with a Go stone-shaped macaroon and fruit
• Touya Akira — Milk Pudding: Creamy milk pudding with milk-flavored ice, topped with a Go stone-shaped macaroon and fruit

Per order, up to 3 drinks and 2 desserts may be ordered, with all prices tax included.

Admission Tickets and Pricing

Presale tickets are available via e+ from March 14, 2026 through May 22, 2026 at 23:59. Two ticket types are available: a date-and-time-specified ticket and a time-slot ticket (valid once from May 25 onward), priced at 2,000 yen and 2,200 yen for door tickets respectively. There is also a special Acrylic Stand commemorative goods exchange coupon priced at 1,500 yen.

New & Venue-Exclusive Merchandise

This event features a range of new and venue-exclusive items for Nagoya, including:

• ぱしゃこれ (all 30 designs) — 275 yen
• Collection tote bag (all 8 designs) — 990 yen
• Name Badge Collection (all 8 designs) — 660 yen
• Face Towel: Shindo Hikaru / Fujiwara no Sai / Touya Akira — 2,200 yen (each)
• お守り (Omamori) — 880 yen
• Aurora Acrylic Keychain: Wataya Yoshitaka — 880 yen
• Playing Cards — 2,750 yen

Merchandise is sold exclusively inside the exhibition venue (South Building, 10th floor) and not at the Kitchen Car. An admission ticket is required to enter the shop. All prices include tax. Items are available in limited quantities.

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Source: aniani